Debate contribution: Liquor Licensing
Debate contribution by Mr Gordon Lyons on .
- MLA
- Mr Gordon Lyons
- Party at the time
- Democratic Unionist Party
- Date
- 29 September 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Liquor Licensing
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5761341
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I have not had any direct conversations with the Minister for the Economy about that. However, she will be aware that a public consultation to explore how the liquor licensing regime can better support innovation and market diversity concluded on 23 June. That consultation is being analysed by officials, with plans to publish the response early next year. That report contains many recommendations, and I believe that most of the focus has been on the surrender principle. There are, however, other things that we can do with regard to the issue that the Member raised. I am always open to taking forward action that can make a real difference in that regard.
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